We call on the authorities to implement measures to protect the right to artistic freedom of expression in Egypt and reverse the current trend of suppressing women's right to artistic freedom in the aim of combating 'indecency' and 'obscenity ... more»

After several years of sluggish growth, there are some reasons for optimism: First, the flotation of the Egyptian pound lifted a major constraint on foreign currency liquidity and reined in the black market for foreign currency. more»

Bloomberg indicated that this move, mainly spurred by a drop in borrowing costs in Europe, should allow the North African country to fill the budget deficit and strengthen foreign exchange reserves, just like the $4 billion raised last month. more»

After the crash, Russia, which exports the largest number of tourists to Egypt, has banned all flights to Egypt. However an agreement signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin in January approving the resumption of air traffic between Russia and Cairo ... more»